First Baptist Academy hit Gateway with a six-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Lions, falling 16-2. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Gateway got a good showing from Hayden Williams, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Williams also tossed three strikeouts, marking his first of the season.
At the plate, Gateway saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sean Collins, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That run was Collins' first of the season.
Gateway's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for First Baptist Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Coming up, Gateway will venture away from home to square off against Fort Myers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Green Wave will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for First Baptist Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Fort Myers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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